Life is somewhat of a rollercoaster. At times, we are ZOOMING to get to the peak, but it takes a little more time. Once you reach the peak, you immediately get launched to the next turn. Recently, I had a conversation with a friend that always notices that I’m in a “rush” to get to the next “thing” or “level”, never really taking time to breathe in the moment that I am in. There’s a book I read a year back named “The God of Yes”, definitely recommend it. I love the feel of a book in my hands as I’m turning pages. One particular chapter discusses that we are sometimes so eager to move to the next season of our lives, that we forget to enjoy the season that we are currently in.
The season that you are currently in can be really crappy, stressful, or demanding of our daily needs, but take the time to enjoy the experiences you are having and the lessons you are learning in the midst of the chaos. Now that I have had time to be at home with my family after 3 (what felt like) LONG years of Nursing School, I’m finally able to see the areas that needed some cleaning and where I may have been lacking as a mother.
Have you ever felt that need to race to the finish line? Who are you in competition with?! SLOW DOWN! It is OKAY to take a break and enjoy the little things in life. If you’re anything like me and have kids, maybe you want to enjoy the moments where they are growing and venturing into new things, or hitting those milestones you wouldn’t typically be able to see because you’re so focused on another project in your life.
Take time for you. I’ve decided to pick up running. I chose this for many reasons. A few years back I was an avid runner, and I did it because it made me feel great while also keeping me in shape and decreasing my stress levels. I’m content that I am back on this ride & hope that I can meet some new goals pretty soon. If you don’t enjoy running or the idea of it, I recommend you at least give it a TRY!
Years ago, I hated the idea of even getting out to run just to “run”. I used to see runners all the time and say, “Yeah, they are crazy.” But after I realized I was in a failed marriage and the only outlet I had was to get to running, I immediately began to enjoy the feeling it gave me in return. Remember to make time for yourself. Make time to enjoy life. Life is so short and the moments we spend on this earth are worth SO much more than we realize. Pick up a book and read; Find a new hobby; Get out and venture your city or the cities next to yours. You never know what you’ll find.
Weigh in and let me know what you think! I would love to hear from you! Until next week guys.